SOC 53-7072 · May 2025 · United States
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers across the United States is $61,770 per year, measured over 9,780 jobs. The highest state median is in Illinois, at $92,310.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
Pay for this occupation varies by 106.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Illinois pays $92,310 and Missouri pays $44,650.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $92,310 | 50 | |
| 2 | North Dakota | $81,400 | 70 | |
| 3 | Alaska | $80,210 | 120 | |
| 4 | Wyoming | $77,820 | 290 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $71,890 | 30 | |
| 6 | Montana | $71,770 | 50 | |
| 7 | Michigan | $69,540 | 40 | |
| 8 | Alabama | $66,890 | 100 | |
| 9 | Virginia | $66,500 | 150 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $64,990 | 310 |
States with the most Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 2,110 | $61,770 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | 1,370 | $64,110 | |
| 3 | California | 1,220 | $57,660 | |
| 4 | Oregon | 630 | $54,540 | |
| 5 | Florida | 510 | $59,120 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 310 | $64,990 | |
| 7 | New York | 300 | $48,010 | |
| 8 | Wyoming | 290 | $77,820 | |
| 9 | Utah | 250 | $61,590 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 190 | $60,660 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaumont | $82,090 | 90 |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $79,840 | 100 |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $79,010 | 40 |
| 4 | Houston | $76,670 | 770 |
| 5 | Anchorage | $75,810 | 60 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $71,780 | 110 |
| 7 | Salt Lake City | $67,550 | 90 |
| 8 | Virginia Beach | $66,920 | 60 |
| 9 | Shreveport | $64,220 | 100 |
| 10 | Atlanta | $64,050 | 120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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